Chapter 199

Adrian took a step back the second Nora leaned in. "If you're not feeling well, go see a doctor—don't act crazy in front of me." He looked at her like she was dirt under his shoe. "My mom's last name is Hughes. I don't recall having any cousin named Kane. Stop forcing connections. Mrs. Carter, show her out." Without even sparing her another look, Adrian grabbed Claire's wrist and walked off, not bothering to sugarcoat things for this so-called rich lady. Nora stomped her foot in frustration and tried to follow, only to be blocked by Mrs. Carter. "Miss Kane, please don't make this harder for me." She never made a good impression in this household, and coming right when the young miss was returning only made things worse. Still, with her being from the Hughes family, Mrs. Carter couldn't say much. But even so, this whole scene was just too much. Not to mention, she'd been so focused on keeping an eye on the kitchen that she'd taken her eyes off little Henry for just a second. Who knew th